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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Robbed an Old Hermit.

James Nixon, an old hermit living in
Butler County, Pa, who had no faith in
banks, was robbed several days ago OF
So, 800 in cash and government securities,
which he had secreted in his house. He
was decoyed from his home by two men,
who represented that they were real estate
spectators. and during his absence con
federate entered the house and secured the
treasure
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04

ABOUT thirty years ago the United
States Congress appropriated $780,
600 for the purpose of experimenting
upon the introduction of the camel
into this country as q beast of bur-
den. Without wishing to appear I'M
duly hasty in calling attention to
this matter, we must say that it does
not seem as If sufficient time had
elapsed to justify the inquiry whether
Or not the committee charged with
the expenditure of that money is
ready to report. It must be obvious
to everybody that the experiment
has not been fairly tried. If the cam
ell were brought to America and given
an equal chance with other quadru-
peds; it's patience, docility, and
proverbial disposition to hump itself
when it has q Job of work on hand
would soon make it popular domes-
tic animal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Afraid of Explosives.

The customs officers throughout Great
Britain and Ireland have received stringent
orders to search all vessels arriving from
America, China and the East, the govern
ment having been warned that explosives
have been sent from San Francisco to ports
in the East to be transhipped to England.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
A Shocking Accident.

A shocking accident occurred on an ore
jrain between Calumet and Lake Linden,
Mich, on which party of young people
Vas going to Calumet to attend the Odd
Fellows ball. The coupling between the
cars broke. precipitating Miss Mcdonald
and Miss Hoar to the track. The latter
was decapitated by the cars and both of
Miss McDonald's legs were 80 terribly
crushed that amputation was necessary
and she cannot live. Both young ladies
were highly esteemed, Miss Mcdonald be-
ing q school teacher.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04

increased humidity of the atmosphere
caused by the constant evaporation
proving highly advantageous to agri-
culture, and, indeed, to mankind gen.
orally. The conditions in Texas and
Kansas are favorable to trial OF the
suggested remedy, which has one
great commentator could do
little harm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Crushed to Death.

A terrific windstorm on the afternoon of
the 28th, demolished tour new frame cot
tages just being completed, at Forty-ninth
and Butterfield Streets in the town of
Lake, Chicago, under one of which two
workmen were crushed to death. The VIC
Tins were Judson Place and Charles Car
roll. Owing to the nature of the ground
the buildings were put On stills. seven feet
from the ground, and at the time the wind
storm struck them force Of thirteen men
were at work upon them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04

THE business men of Atlanta, Ca,
now appreciate the disadvantage of
being "too soon." They were exceed
ingly anxious for the passage ofthe in
ter-state commerce bill, and now they
are endeavoring to prove that the Pc
tition for it's passage which they drew
up had reference to something else
than the bill which was passed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Did Not Ger Much.

The west-bound express on the Southern
east OF that place by party of robbers
variously estimated at from five to ten in
number, who by threats and a lavish dis
play of dynamite induced the express and
mail men to give up possession OF the ex
press car. The robbers drove the engineer
and fireman from their posts, uncoupled
cleaning out what cash they could find. 1t
is stated that the amount will reach about
$4,000. The express messenger saved q
like amount in gold by pitching it into the
stove. The passengers knew nc thing about
the affair, which is supposed to be the
work of ex-railroad employees, owing to
their apparent knowledge OF the manage
ment of the train.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Qht Repnb|ita't,
WATERFOWL. wLsCoNsIN.

The Massachusetts Board Of Arbl-
tration has proved SO successful that
it is proposed to make it perpetual.
A bill for this purpose is now un-
der consideration reappointing the
present members for three years
and perfecting the organization
of the board. The success Of the ex.
periment is encouraging.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
More Punishment for Dskin,

Although the legislative bribery investi-
cation resulted in the expulsion of Milo n.
Dakin, of East Saginaw, from the Michigan
House of Representatives, it seems that
the end is not yet. It seems certain that
Dakin, who was elected as Labor candi-
date, will be expelled from the Knights of
Labor. 1t is also asserted Mayor Shack
Teton, who was mixed up in the scandal,
will be compelled to resign.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
10 ENTER THE STATES.

Train ON the Canadian Pacific to use Inc
Michigan Central Road.
ST. Thomas, Ont, April 2o.-Ar-
rangements have been completed De-
tween the Michigan Central ana
Canadian Pacific Railways, whereby
trains of the latter road will run over
the former road to the western states,
and the Western Ontario Pacific will
not be built west of London.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Big Panic in a Crowd.

Just as the Memorial day procession was
entering Oakland cemetery, Atlanta, Ga,
on the 26th, and while the streets were
thronged with troops and spectators, a
horse became frightened and ran away
through the crowd, trampling down the
people and causing the widest panic. One
seriously injured that she may die, and a
large number of other persons had arms or
legs broken or dislocated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Disorderly Knights Of Labor.

On an island in the Hudson River above
Cruger's Station. between 800 and 400
employed. They demanded higher wages
which were refused, and they struck. Some
non-union men were put to work, and
there has been war ever since. The new
men were attacked on various occasions,
some of them were captured beaten, rowed
ashore and warned not to come back, and
the houses of the contractors were riddled
with stones
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Disciples, of Henry George.

The Greenback-La Dor party of Allegheny
County, Pa, at large meeting held on the
25th, formally dissolved their organiza-
ton and in a body entered the Common
ers' party, the organization built up on
Henry Georges land theories. This move
adds between a, 900 and 5000 members to
the Commoners' party, which is already
possessed of considerable strength in that
vicinity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
BLOOD Indians Troublesome.

A Montreal dispatch OF the 2Sth says:
A special from Medicine Hat says that the
Blood Indians are becoming bold, and are
firing upon scouting parties of mounted
police strong detachment has been
sent in pursuit. The Indians are killing
co tile rioht and left.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
ParaIyzed by the New Law.

an unfortunate effect upon the stone quar-
ries at Marlborough, N. II. Six thousand
tons of paving blocks are standing beside
the railroad tracks waiting for some modi-
fication in the law. Large contracts have
been made for paving blocks to be shipped
to Cincinnati at a former profit of Is cents
a yard. The new tariff increases the rate
SO cents yard. Recently an order for
1000 cars or 60, 900 tons was necessarily
refused under the increased rates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Duplicated His Pay.

The trial of Lieut. James 81. Wilcox of
the Custer regiment (the Seventh cavalry
for duplication Of pay accounts began at
FIT. Smelling, Mimi, on the Goth. There
are three charges against him and under
each are several specifications. 1t is al
legged that on the pay vouchers OF one
month, he obtained from different paymas-
tiers q four-fold payment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04

Mr.. WELDON remarkedin the Cana
dian Parliament recently that the
Canadians relied mot upon their
military strength for a settlement of
the fisheries dispute, but upon the
good judgment of the people of the
United States" It will be observed
that he places no confidence in the
judgement of the people of the splut-
tering little dominion. Neither do we
on this side of the line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04

THE New Orleans Picayune suggests
that much of the distress caused by
drouths could be averted by erecting
dams across rivers, and thus forming
artificial lakes on convenient sites.
This plan has been adopted in many
parts of Africa With great success, the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Fifty Freight Cars Wrecked.

A loaded coal train of fifty cars, on the
Erie road ran away near Big Shanty, Pa,
on the 26th and jumped the track while
going at the rate OF sixty miles an hour.
The train was completely wrecked and
brakemen Lacroix and Crawson seriously
injured. Lacroix, it is thought, will die.
The loss to the company will reach several
Thousand dnllars
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Burned at Sea.

The British steamer Bon Hope, bound
from New York for Vera Cruz with lis 900
gallons of crude petroleum, burned to the
waters edge off the coast OF Georgia, on
the 28th. Her crew were picked up by a
pilot boat and taken to Savannah. The
steamer was owned by Joseph Holt, OF
London, and was valued at $15O,O00.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
SchnaebeIes Released.

A Berlin dispatch OF the 29th announces
the release by the German government Of
Schnaebeles, the French commissary at
Pagny sur Moselle, recently arrested on
French soil and held on charge of ipcit-
ing to conspiracy among the troops in the
garrisons Of Alsace-Loraine. He had been
in custody for about week, and his re-
lease causes much relief in Europe,
owing to possibility Of war which his ar
rest gave rise to.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04

ENGLISH chlorodyne costs about rs
cents bottle, and bottle contains
fifty to sixty doses for an adult. An
over dose is pretty sure certificate
of entrance to the unknown" and
yet g. husband in the Westminster
police court recently complained that
his wife, only 80 years OF age, was
bankrupting him by consuming three
bottles of chlorodyne a day. The
load which the human system will
sometimes carry seems to be limitless.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
D4kIN EXPELLED.

Michigan's Assembly Cuts the Repre- emit
taive from Saginaw.
The Michigan Assembly, on the IS y
by vote of 83 to II, found Milo Fl
Dakin, representative from Sagina~
County, guilty of corruptly soliciting
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
MEXICAN FESTIVITIES.
The Groom and Six Guests Killed at
Marriage Feast.

Cry OF MEXICO, April 26.-The
guests who assembled to celebra3e the
marriage of Benito Hernandez and
Juanita Alvidez, near Merida, in Yucca
tan, became involved in general fight.
Seven of them, including the groom,
were killed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1887-05-04
Refused to Shut Down.

The boycotted st. Louis stove patterns
reach he'd Reading, Pa, on the 26th. Orr,
Painter d Co., employing 800 stove hands,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19

Pember delivered sermon on the Un-
pardonable Sin." On Thursday evening
sermon was delivered by the writer, sub
ject: why we Preach Universalism.
Congregations were large both evenings.
AT the coming Convention the ques-
ton Of permanent place Of holding Con-
ventions will be brought up in tangible
form. The meeting will be held in the
grove, that will be rendered the Conven-
ton. 1t is already supplied with build
ings sufficient for protection in inclement
weather. A syndicate is being organized
who propose donating to the Convention
the grounds needed. The place is con-
veniently located on the New York, Penn
sylvania & Ohio Railroad, and the Cen
eral Passenger Agent promises the most
liberal rates to all who will attend the
meeting. We predict one of the largest
Conventions held for years, and trust it
will open up new era of denominational
life and prosperity.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19

from chilling fogs and frosts. The foot
hills are universally admitted to be pref
cradle for those who are tending to pull
monary troubles.
"Last Sunday, Jan. 20, was our first
church service in this valley, and one
long to be remembered as the first Chris
tian service ever held here. We expect
to continue them here and also to COM
mence in San Jacinto and Florida-about
six miles apart, and about six from our
colony CENTER as soon as practicable
My health is excellent, and preach near
ly every Sunday-what I have not been
able to do in winter for several years.
Br. Throop (beloved by all Universalists
for his works sake), was with us last
Sunday in our first church service in
Diamond Valley, and as usual gave us
good counsel and hearty words of en-
couragement."
1t is hoped to found colony of Uni
versalists inthis beautiful valley. There
are already several of our faith in the vi
cinity, and more will undoubtedly shortly
make the Diamond Valley their home.
Rev. Mr.. Austin's address is San Jacinto,
San Diego county, where friends and cor
respondents will address him.
Riverside. = The church here has re-
Gently received new organ. It is four
teen stop Mason & Hamlin, and is, prob
ably, the finest organ in any church in Riv-
erside, being a counterpart of the one
procured by the Masonic and Pythian
lodges for their hall. Rev. G.. FL. Deere is
the pastor and we hope The UNIVERSAL
Isr will hear from his people more fire.
quently in the future than during the
last few months.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19

INDIANA.-Large Church Access ions
at Muncie.-Rev. T. s. Guthrie writes,
Feb. IL, and gives good news: "We have
just concluded our revival meeting. Rev.
r. N. John was with us five days and did
efficient work. The result in member
ship Of our meetings we're fifty-two access
sions. never labored harder, nor ever
had labor crowned with greater success.
During my stay with the Muncie church
before, received into its fellowship six
ty-nine, and this time sixty. two, SO by
adding the two together make 131 men,
bers during my two pa storates. We
again feel strong, or at least much strong
or, spiritually and numerically"
Br. III. N. Brown, one of our Indiana lay
preachers, writes: I am trying to do some-
thing for our glorious faith. am preach.
ing at two points regularly, Pleasant Grove
and Ireland churches, and occasionally at
other places. I am treated with SO much
kindness by our people and others that I
feel like pressing forward in the cause
that we so much love. I am in the midst
OF the fourth year at Pleasant Grove.
My engagement at Ireland commenced
last October, for one year"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19

organized by about fifty of the students
Of the University. Its promoters are
Unitarian and Universalist young men
and women. 1t meets every two weeks
under the name of the Liberal Associa-
ton and has arranged to give course of
lectures which will represent it's thought
and aspirations. Rev. FL. M. Simmons
(Unitarian), is to give the first lecture.
The Association has among its promoters
some OF the most promising and substan-
tial students of the institution.
= Mr.. Robert Blaisdell, one OF the
staunch supporters of the Third Church,
is in Southern California.
Mrs. w. s. Fermo, one of the pio-
neers OF the parish, has found it necessary
to go to warmer climate. She is now in
Los Angeles, Gal.
We have not yet had the pleasure Of
meeting Mr.. Vail, of st. Paul, but hear
him well spoken of. He is earnestly
working and rumor has it that he is sue
cseding as well as could reasonably be
exnacted
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19
OHIO.
THE COLLEGE AGENT AT NoRwALx.

THE COLLEGE AGENT AT NORwALK.
Sunday, Feb. 6, was unpropitious, rain
clouds overspread the heavens, and be-
meath the sidewalks were ice and the
streets slush, yet in the face of these OBJ
staclee, MIR. Stearns was privileged to
address an intelligent congregation, and
fair as to numbers. The people, choir
and preacher of the Universaiist church,
together with others not often seen in
our sanctuary we're anticipating rare
intellectual treat and we're not disappoint-
ed. No synopsis Of the address will be
attempted; suffice it, that for elegance Of
dictiop, charm of delivery, and the facul-
ty of crowding so much Of vital import
ance to educational interests into a lect-
ure of fifty minutes, is rarely excelled
even by those older and more experience
ed in the work.
That man of Mr.. Stearns' years has
such control of his mental faculties, using
them as deity as lady uses her fingers
in touching the keys Of an instrument,
speaks volumes for the President and
Faculty of Buchtel College where he was
educated. On Monday, by special invi-
tation of the superintendent OF Norwalk
public schools, Mr.. Stearns addressed
that body, and in the evening the gradu-
ating class OF the high school gave him a
reception at the hospitsble home of A..
B. Griffin, Esq.
This visit of the Agent will, without
doubt, be crowned with good results, re-
allied at the beginning of the college
year. This visit has also aided my la
bors. The presence and marked ability
of young man from our own ranks and
trained in our OWL school, gives impulse
to all who have regard for denomination
al honor, and stimulates to more earnest
endeavor in all branches of true Christian
work.
And L would say to my brother minis
ters, as you are interested in the prosper
ity Of your churches and in stimulating to
noble effort the young people of your
congregations, you make serious mistake
if you do not endeavor to secure a visit
from the Educational Agent of Buchtel
College. ]. f. RICE.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN OHIO.
FROM REV. J. W. HENLEY.

Woodstock, o., Feb. 10, 1851 To the
Editor OF The UNIvERsALIsT. The meet
ings at Montgomery closed with thirteen
accessions. Five children and several
adults we're baptized. Rev. E. f. Penn
Der preached thirteen sermons, and Rev.
A. L. Rice four. This places that old
church in good working condition.
Rev. E. F. Pember has not been per-
mitted to be idle since his resignation of
the Plum Street psstorate During jan
uary, he delivered thirty-three sermons.
The series of doctrinal lectures at Cam
minsville, the twenty ward of Gin
cinnsti, we're attended by large congre-
cations, and at the conclusion, the pastor
Of the Christian church, moved vote Of
thanks for instruction and information
given, which was unanimously adopted.
"A slight change has been made in
the date of the discussion to be held be-
tween Rev. e. F. Pember, and Rev. w.
j. Howe (Disciple), Of Richmond, Ind,
1t will take place on Monday evening.
February %, instead of Tuesday evening,
March /, and will continue four evenings.
Admission tickets are being sold rapidly
Last Sunday was Rev. J. P. Mac
Leans regular day at Palestine. Not
withstanding the Sunday was rainy, the
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19
gr1e amterinr.

ILLINOIS. - Chicago and Vicinity
At st. Paure, on Sunday, Rev. J. Cole
man Adams preached morning and even
ing. Morning subject, The Root of all
Righteousness" Evening, Abraham
Lincoln, the Representative American"
Rev. Charles Conklin, of the Church of
the Redeemer, also preached twice
morning, Universalism an Aid to Hap
piness." Evening, +" Miriam; or Our Sis
ters." = Rev. Miss Chaplin preached at
Oak Park in the morning on The
Atonement," and in the afternoon at the
Church of Our Father, on the North
side. = Rev. Miss Kollock preached at
Englewood; and Rev. DIR. Cantwell at
Christ Church, Woodlawn Park, in the
evening.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1887-02-19
REV. C. C. CONNER REMAINS AT SPRING
FIELD, ILL.

1t has been understood for some weeks
that Rev. @. @. Conner, our Springfield
pastor, had received an invitation to a
prominent parish in another State, with
an increase of salary amounting to $500.
He has had the matter under very faith
full consideration, and our Springfield
friends were fearful lest the invita-
ton should be accepted. We are per-
mitted to announce that Br. Conner has
declined the call and will remain at
Springfield. This decision is made on
the straight line of duty, for the very best
of reasons, honorable to himself and the
Springfield parish. The work that BIZ
Conner has already accomplished in
Springfield is the pledge that still more
favorable results may be anticipated un-
der his ministry. His resignation would
greatly embarrass the parish and imperil
the fortunes of the church. Now that he
has decided to remain his people viii be
greatly encouraged. We congratulate
Springfield.